Academic Interventionist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description – Academic Interventionist

About Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO)Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a dynamic and growing charter school management organization with a mission to strengthen leadership and implement strategic operational practices that position us as a Destination School in the New Orleans metropolitan area.

CANO envisions a system of exemplary schools deeply rooted in the voices of our students, families, and communities—producing graduates who are committed to advocacy and community leadership. Our mission is to cultivate schools that foster character development and critical thinking in responsive, student-centered environments, ultimately preparing our students to become impactful leaders.

Our commitment to academic excellence is matched by strategic partnerships and programs that leverage community assets to support student success. CANO offers a fresh yet grounded vision for education in New Orleans—building a new path forward for students, families, and communities.

CANO Core Values

INTEGRITY – We always do the right thing.

TEAMWORK – We work and grow together.

PASSION – We love our students, our community, and our work.

DIGNITY – We value and respect every member of our community.

COURAGE – We face challenges with optimism and confidence.

About the Role

The Academic Interventionist l is responsible for assisting teachers in the classroom, supervising students outside of the classroom, or providing academic support for teaching. As an Academic Interventionist you will also be responsible for monitoring the progress of all the students and identifying those who are having learning difficulties or other academic problems.

About the Opportunity

Assists teacher with conducting lessons, managing the classroom and developing materials

Track student progress during the school year and create reports to let parents understand what their children are learning

Empower students through programs designed to enhance their academic and social achievements

Work with computers and specialized AV equipment to make these resources available to the teacher during lessons

Act as a nurturing and encouraging influence for students during lessons

Monitor the classroom and minimize distractions and disruptions

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Two years of academics intervention experience or paraprofessional experience

A strong desire to work towards equity within education

Growth mindset and a desire to learn and grow through consistent coaching and feedback

A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality

Belief that all students are capable of success and deserve to be pushed to a rigorous academic and behavioral bar

Willingness to do whatever it takes and go above and beyond to serve all students, faculty, and parents

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 75% of the workday while instruction is going forth.

Able to occasionally move about inside the classroom and school building to monitor students productivity and behavior daily.

Occasionally ascend stairs to migrate throughout the workspace

More about CANO

CANO Schools offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Aside from extensive professional development, all of our instructional staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies. We also require all employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination within 30 days of the date of hire.

EEO Statement

CANO believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. "We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Community Academies of New Orleans is an EEO employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment or retaliation in accordance with federal, state and local laws."